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“People walk past once they’ve been to the Chinese takeaway and then dump their bits in it.”

A home owner had arranged an uplift of renovation debris from outside the block. But before it was collected, further waste, dumped by “unidentified individuals”, began to accumulate which may have delayed the pick up.

The mess was one of three fly-tipping spots in the area including a couch dumped on Lugar Place.

A 74-year-old resident said: “The place is becoming a bit of a cowp. It makes it look like a run down area.”

Daniel Lowe, executive director of housing and technical services said: “The council has now cleared the waste and debris from the area and environmental health will be contacting residents to remind them of their general responsibility to keep the common property clean.

“There is a £200 fixed penalty charge for anyone caught fly-tipping and anyone observing such anti-social behaviour can report it anonymously by phoning Dumb Dumpers on 08452 30 40 90.”